Elizabeth Castellano serves as Chief Operating Officer at PVDCAP, bringing 20+ years of experience in business administration, human resources management, and accounting. Originally from Puerto Rico, she moved to the Bronx as a teenager before settling in Rhode Island in 1999. Before joining CAPP, she worked for the Rhode Island Department of Health, the Rhode Island Department of Human Services, and the Providence Housing Authority.

Throughout her tenure at PVDCAP, Elizabeth has held several leadership positions, including Office Manager, Director of Human Resources and Facilities Management, and Acting President & CEO. In her current role, she supports the organization's operations and its mission of serving individuals and families in the community.Beyond her work at CAPP, Elizabeth is a proud mother of three and an entrepreneur. She owns Fitness For Me, where she helps women set and achieve their fitness goals, and JTD Three Hearts & One Flame Candles, where she creates luxury candles.

Elizabeth's professional credentials include a fitness certification from Penn University; Personal Trainer and Sports Nutrition Coach certifications through the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF); an Accounting associate degree from CCRI; and a Master Trainer certification in Chronic Disease Self-Management from Stanford University. She also holds the Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) designation. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources at Johnson & Wales University.

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